Process Engineer

Domtar Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Job summary

Domtar Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer in Johnsonburg, PA. The role focuses on process optimization within the department to reduce costs and improve quality. Candidates should have a BS in Chemical Engineering and two years of industrial experience, preferably in pulp and paper manufacturing.

The Process Engineer will promote safety and enhance efficiency in operations while supporting capital improvements. Strong analytical problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have BS in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or related field.
• Two years of engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Proven industrial process familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment and engage in safety initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with the workforce and provide technical training.
• Develop critical data analysis on process improvements.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Process troubleshooting

Technical proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Process Engineer

Location: Johnsonburg, PA, US, 15845

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Johnsonburg, (Pennsylvania, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.

The Process Engineer utilizes process knowledge and data analysis to assist in the optimization of processes within the department to reduce cost, increase reliability, and improve quality, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. They provide technical support to the areas to assist in capital improvements, management initiatives, and act as a process specialist. They will also be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day management of the department personnel, equipment, and operation.

This role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Be a role model for Safety by promoting a safe work environment and by engaging in safety initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with the hourly workforce and provide technical training on process improvements and process changes that impact safety, quality, costs, operations, and efficiencies.
• Develop critical data analysis on process improvements and be responsible for tracking and reporting process trends and data including implementation of capital projects for justification and startup activities.
• Lead and initiate process optimization/improvement efforts and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop supervisory skills and take on increasing levels of supervisor responsibilities including weekend and evening call duty and shift supervision fill in when needed.
• Interface and set expectations for outside technical resources and suppliers to initiate cost reduction, quality enhancement, and process improvement trials.
• Development of critical SOP’s.
• Support high Quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have BS in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or related field.
• Two years engineering experience in an industrial environment preferably pulp & paper, refinery, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Industrial process familiarity and experience which demonstrates process troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft products.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.